In this episode…

I am sharing, with the help of Tim Bigonia, my first impressions of the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, my favorite of EPCOT’s four seasonal festivals.  

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The Journey to Grateful website, newsletter, and podcast help people navigate the pathways of Grief.

Check out Bigonia Creative for branding, photography, and any graphic design needs.

Listen again to Episode 072 about remembering your loved ones when you visit your happy places.

Tim penned this wonderful blog post for Me and the Magic, about his Family’s decision to become Disney Vacation Club members.

Resources

Here’s all the info about the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival.

The Disney Food Blog always has great coverage of the EPCOT festivals.

If you missed Episode 080, a review of all EPCOT Festivals, listen now!

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In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas).

Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote. 

You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!).

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Amanda Bauner Me and the Magic

Amanda Bauner is the owner and podcast host of Me and the Magic. Amanda created Me and the Magic to celebrate her love of solo travel and to encourage others to travel independently while also seeking to connect with others who enjoy traveling solo and enjoy the magic of Disney. As an Orlando resident, Amanda regularly shares her experiences at local Disney parks, resorts, and restaurants, as well as her frequent travels to different parts of the world. While Amanda enjoys her solo travels, she also cherishes community. Amanda treasures her time with friends and family. Originally from Indiana, Amanda is a proud Purdue Boilermaker graduate. Amanda lived in New York City for 15 years and still loves NYC and the Northeast U.S., visiting often. Amanda is passionate about supporting the performing arts and protecting the environment. When she’s not traveling, podcasting, or blogging, Amanda can probably be found reading, listening to music and other podcasts, planning her next trip, swimming, or enjoying Walt Disney World.